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Maria's Morning Coffee House

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:20:46 -0500

Morning coffee house returns to Loca Mocha April 28

BROOKFIELD IL - Loca Mocha Cafe, 8858 Burlington Avenue, welcomes Chicago’s official troubadour Mark Dvorak back to the Morning Coffee House series on Tuesday, April 28 at 10:00 am.

“I am so thrilled when Mark drops in each month music,” said Loca Mocha owner Maria. …

Earth Day 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:15:11 -0500

Earth Day tree AND shrub planting event in Kane County April 18

GENEVA IL - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is calling for volunteers to help plant five-hundred trees and shrubs in honor of Earth Day. The event takes place on April 18 at 10:00 am, at Fabyan Forest Preserve, 1925 Batavia Avenue.

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Skokie, Illinois

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:45:26 -0500

The Traveling Folk Song comes to Skokie April 26

SKOKIE IL - The Skokie Public Library will present “The Traveling Folk Song with Mark Dvorak” on Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 pm. The library is located at 5215 Oakton Street.

Born and raised in the Chicago area, folk singer-songwriter Mark Dvorak has spent over three decades on the road performing and recording. …

Acoustic Neighbors

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:43:12 -0500

Music & Potlucks celebrates ninth anniversary in Berwyn April 23

RIVER FOREST IL - Music & Potlucks, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization will celebrate its ninth anniversary with a free pizza party and a folk jam and sing along on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 pm. The live in-person event takes place at The Friendly Music Community, 6731 Roosevelt Road in Berwyn.

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Wesley’s Place

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:17:00 -0500

Legendary sing and songwriter Anne Hills performs in La Grange April 24

LA GRANGE IL - Wesley’s Place Live Music Venue will feature an acoustic evening with legendary singer and songwriter Anne Hills on Friday, April 24 at 7:00 pm. The event takes place at the First United Methodist Church of La Grange, 100 W. …

Grand Haven, Michigan

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:10:04 -0500

Folk singer songwriter Mark Dvorak performs in Grand Haven April 19

GRAND HAVEN MI - The Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Avenue, welcomes folk singer songwriter Mark Dvorak to its Sunday Concert Series April 19 at 2:00 pm.

“Mark has been on the road for a lot of years,” said Katie Alphenaar, Head of Reference and Information. …

Catch The Twain

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:05:35 -0500

Catch The Twain: The Musical comes to Lemont April 22

LEMONT IL - The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend Street presents “Catch The Twain: The Musical” on Monday, April 22 at 6:30 pm.

“Mark and I have been developing this chautauqua style program for over two years now,” said Warren Brown, who has spent over thirty years researching the life and work of Twain. …

2WS Heritage Series

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:50:32 -0500

Sunday folk series to support the Two Way Street Coffee House returns April 12

DOWNERS GROVE IL - TheTwo Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss Street, will present a special matinee concert on Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 pm. Featured are longtime roots guitarist and singer Ren Herr and folk historian and song collector …

Concert at the Castle

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:30:38 -0500

Folk singer songwriter performs at Givins Castle April 11

CHICAGO IL - The Beverly Unitarian Church in the Givins Castle will present folk singer songwriter Mark Dvorak in concert on Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 pm. The Givins Castle is located at 10244 South Longwood Drive.

“Mark has been on the road for a lot of years,” said Music Director Jean Robinson. …

Acoustic Neighbors

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:27:41 -0500

Acoustic Neighbors folk jam returns to Friendly Community March 26

RIVER FOREST IL - Music & Potlucks, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization will present “Folk Jam @The Friendly" on Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 pm. The live in-person event takes place at The Friendly Music Community, 6731 Roosevelt Road in Berwyn.

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Maria’s Morning Coffee House

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:18:38 -0600

Morning coffee house returns to Loca Mocha March 24

BROOKFIELD IL - Loca Mocha Cafe, 8858 Burlington Avenue, welcomes Chicago’s official troubadour Mark Dvorak back to the Morning Coffee House series on Tuesday, March 24 at 10:00 am.

“I am so thrilled when Mark drops in each month music,” said Loca Mocha owner Maria. …

Southwest Regional Publishing

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:37:30 -0600

The Center hosts unforgettable folk afternoon with Mark Dvorak

by Kelly White • Feburary 18, 2026

PALOS PARK IL - Folk guitarist and songwriter Mark Dvorak returned to The Center February 17 for a memorable performance in the organization’s Luncheon and Show series.

The afternoon featured Dvorak sharing songs from his 20th CD, …